Examination
Information

1. a detailed consultation with the doctor about the petís general health,
its health history, diet, behavior, appearance, any problem areas, etc.

2. a comprehensive examination of the animalís

nose,
eyes, ears, mouth (gums, teeth, tongue, lips, and palate)

heart and
lungs

skin and hair
analysis

legs, feet,
joint and muscle analysis

lymph nodes

abdominal
palpation

Vaccination
Information

CATS
AND DOGS

Rabies - this vaccine is required by Georgia law and, if given annually,
protects your cat or dog against rabies.

CATS

1. Feline Leukemia (FELV) - The feline leukemia virus is a major
cause of death in cats, and is transmitted primarily via saliva injected
through puncture wounds obtained in cat fights . The FeLV vaccine protects
the huge majority of cats, and is strongly recommended for cats who are
exposed to open populations of cats.

2. Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis Calici, Chlamydia Psittaci, and Panleukopenia(FVRCCP)
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis or Feline Herpes Virus is characterized by
a variety of respiratory symptoms, sneezing, nasal and ocular discharges,
and conjunctivitis, Calici Virus is a common viral disease that is characterized
by upper respiratory symptoms, pneumonia or oral ulcerations and occasionally
arthritis. Chlamydia Psittaci primarily causes conjunctivitis in cats which
is the inflammation of the delicate membranes that cover the innner surface
of the eyelids and the white part of the eye. Panleukopenia is a disease
that causes the white blood cell count (WBC) to fall far below normal. White
blood cells are so important in defending a cat against infections and disease.
Additionally, this disease causes severe damage to the lining of the stomach
and intestines. This virus is shed in all body secretions, particularly
feces and can easily be transmitted to a susceptible cat via contaminated
water, feed bowls, outdoor and/or litter box containing infected feces.
This distemper vaccine provides a strong immunity to this disease.

leptospirosis
(an infectious virus that can affect the kidney, liver, and other
organs) (We use the DHLPP vaccine that covers for 4 strains of Leptospirosis
which is contracted from contaminated water sources i.e. creeks, lakes,
standing water, etc.) We use a vaccine that
covers for 4 strains of Lepto not just one.

2. Bordetella - also referred to as kennel cough; this is an upper
respiratory infection that is very infectious (though not fatal). The vaccine
is not 100% effective as it does not protect against all strains
of bordetella.

HEARTWORMS

Cats and dogs can get heartworms
from being bitten by infected mosquitoes. Yearly heartworm testing and
monthly heartworm preventative is recommended for all dogs. Administering
monthly heartworm preventative is also recommended for cats; however,
yearly testing for heartworms in cats is not required. Failure to detect
and destroy heartworms will eventually be fatal to an animal.

DEWORMING

Zoonosos or Zoonotic disease refers
to disease spread from animal to human. Parasites can be zoonotic in that
they can be spread to humans from infected pets. One of the most common
parasites are roundworms (ascarids) and hookworms. These can be prevented
with consistent deworming/fecal checks of both
dogs and cats. Check out the Center for Disease Control website
@ www.cdc.gov for more information on roundworms
and hookworms.